Best Lunch in Washington

With multiple locations throughout the D.C. Metro area, this business is a favorite among locals. With a goal of 'connecting a taste of the future with a feel for the familiar,' & Pizza offers a unique menu of signature pizza dishes including gnarlic, farmer's daughter, Grecian market, backyard garden and maverick. Chose from different doughs, sauces, spreads and cheeses for a fabulous meal. Be sure to check out their housemade soda selection including pear and fig elixir, ginger berry lemonade, and dark cherry cola. Save some room for their pizzelles – Italian waffle cookies in vanilla and chocolate.

There is just something about a bowl of warm soup and ramen that feels like home. Taiwanese cuisine reigns supreme at this H Street NE venue featuring ramen and dumplings. Try Toki classic, Taipei curry chicken, vegetarian, red miso ramen. Pick your choice of beef, pork, seasonal vegetable, chicken, or seasonal seafood dumplings that may be either pan-fried, fried or steamed. $5 will get you a half a dozen. Sides include cold tofu and kimchi. Wait times to get inside tend to be long, so chose their delivery service Caviar to have the restaurant come to you. Be sure to call ahead for reservations if you plan on dining-in during a busy time. METRO: Union Station.

With an atmosphere of relaxed elegance, this steakhouse features dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood and an enviable wine list that contains more than 350 selections. Start your meal with some savory appetizers like fresh oysters on the half shell or steak tartare. Luncheon salad entrees like Cobb salad with sliced tenderloin and Maine lobster salad, will fill you up but leave plenty of room for dinner at home later. Chef's suggestions such as roasted swordfish and sliced finger mignon are also not to be missed. Some menu items are designed to share including parmesan truffle fries and Sam's mashed potatoes but after sampling them, you may want them all for yourself! METRO: National Gallery

If you need a break from shopping at Eastern Market or are just looking to refuel during a pit stop, this eatery is the place for you. The venue regularly has long lines of people waiting to get inside. Don't be deterred! The line moves pretty fast as food comes out quickly. Take your pick of charbroiled burgers, oyster sandwiches, soft shell crabs and fish sandwiches. If you make it here early enough, breakfast is not to be missed. Patrons order at the counter and then find an open seat at a communal table. METRO: Eastern Market

You'll find this American fare restaurant tucked inside the luxury Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. hotel. Soft lighting, an open kitchen and unique handcrafted wood furnishings throughout give the restaurant a warm, contemporary feel. With a concept of serving "simple, rustic food with an artisan approach," the lunch menu features a mouthwatering selection of salads, meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, potatoes and grains. As a way to recognize the farmers who grow and raise ingredients for their menu, names and/or locations are provided on the menus for each course. METRO: Foggy Bottom

With a focus on modern interpretations of traditional French bistro fare, this restaurant is where Capitol Hill dines out. Patrons will find a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere upon their arrival including a tiered dining area and a bar ready to make classic French cocktails. Power lunch meetings often take place here as guests enjoy savory entrees include the Bis burger, salmon Normande, trout l'ardennaise, crab cakes and the salad grecque. The brunch menu is worth getting out of bed for on the weekend with selections like the risotto au pistou, quiche Lorraine and tuna salade Nicoise. METRO: Union Station

Eating out can be difficult for individuals with dietary needs but this New York-based chain restaurant has menu options for all. With a focus on local, seasonal and natural ingredients, customers can indulge in a number of dishes at this establishment and not have to feel guilty at all. Don't believe me? They have nutritional and allergen information on their menu items available with a few clicks on their website. Folks can create their own plate of protein while adding warm or cool sides such as golden cauliflower, sweet potatoes and chilled sesame broccoli. Their rolls and bowls are always a lunch hit with options like chipotle chicken, miso chicken and poke.

Opened in 2011, this much buzzed about restaurant is Chef Fabio Trabocchi's first in D.C. With a modern upscale vibe, this venue changes menus every day to reflect the freshest ingredients available for its regional and contemporary Italian cuisine. The menu includes selections of pasta, meat, fish and salads. If you are looking to make more healthy choices, look at the Maria menu Monday through Fridays which offers three courses of Mediterranean style dishes that are low on sodium, calories and fat. The bar offers its own lunch menu called PRESTO! where guests may choose a select beverage and entrée for one price. METRO: Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter.

We all love the fancy restaurants and big-name chefs in the district but sometimes you just want a meal from a good ole' mom and pop shop. This sandwich venue is where you should head to for menu items that are hand roasted, carved, stuffed and patted. While some restaurants may only put a few slices of meat inside a sandwich, Bub and Pop's does not. Each sandwich comes with a mountain of meat that will make you wish you could unhinge your jaw. Try their cheesesteaks, tuna melt, fish hoagie and Pop's beef brisket in half or whole portions. Don't leave without trying their kettle-cooked potato chips and dip.

When Presidents Grant, Cleveland, Harding and Teddy Roosevelt were in need of libations, they came to here. Established in 1856 and boasting of being Washington, D.C.'s oldest saloon, the restaurant features Victorian-styled rooms perfect for tourists, locals and politicians. The upscale American lunch menu is sure to appease with great choices like the grilled swordfish, trout parmesan, chicken Milanese and butternut squash agnolotti. Be sure to check out their menu devoted solely to oysters. The dress code is anything goes so it is perfect for Washington elite along with tourists stopping for a bite to eat just steps from The White House. METRO: Metro Center.